Manufacturing wellness in 2026

Strong intent, partial adoption, and unrealized potential​

Based on responses from nearly 1,000 manufacturers, this annual report examines how the industry is performing across eight habits that drive manufacturing wellness, from data and automation to people development and partnerships.

What's inside:
  • How manufacturers are using — and underusing — data​
  • Where automation is advancing and where it's stalling​
  • Why formal strategies outperform good intentions in sustainability​
  • The growing divide in employee development opportunities​
  • What stronger partnerships actually unlock

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Get more insights from nearly 1,000 manufacturers on how the industry is performing across eight habits that drive manufacturing wellness.